Montane Winter Spine
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About the race
The Montane Winter Spine is a non stop endurance race that follows the Pennine Way. The course covers 268 miles from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders, with a time limit of 156 hours.
The route crosses varied upland terrain and passes the Peak District, the Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland National Park, Hadrian’s Wall and the Cheviots. Total ascent is 10,732 metres and total descent is 10,941 metres. In January participants can expect about eight hours of daylight and temperatures that range from around 0°C to 10°C in daytime and from about -10°C to 2°C at night. Weather may include deep snow, strong winds and driving rain.
Checkpoints along the route include Birchcliffe, Hawes, Hardraw, Langdon Beck, Alston and Bellingham. At these locations runners are offered hot meals, hot and cold drinks, sleeping space, medical crews, resupply bags, weather updates and volunteer support. Toilets and showers are available at Hawes, Alston and Bellingham.
Entry requires a minimum age of 21 and relevant prior experience. Qualifying experience includes a mountain, hill or moorland ultra over 100 miles or completion of a Montane Spine Challenger event; other similar mountain or navigational events may also be considered. Entry fee is £1,345 with a £600 deposit and the remaining £745 due 100 days before race start. There are 150 places available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
